This Metropolitan program rewards landscape designs that incorporate water-saving plants, technology, irrigation systems and and other improvements. Rebates start at $2 per square foot and may be more depending on additional local water agency incentives. Read the February 13, 2019 press release.

Every turf replacement project must include:

3 plants per 100 square feet of area transformed

A stormwater retention feature

Only paved surfaces that allow water to seep into the soil are allowed in the project area

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